We invite you to attend this Ice-Breaker Function to open the Autonomous Marine Technology (AMT) 2025 Conference.
A relaxed night of networking over drinks and canapes with your fellow subsea professionals.
Enjoy sweeping views of Perth City from Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park
DATE: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
LOCATION: Frasers Restaurant, Kings Park
TIME: 5:30-8:00pm
If you have any enquiries, please email our Events Team.
Returning in 2025, the Autonomous Marine Technology Conference (AMT) – formerly Autonomous Underwater Technology Conference, will be held in Perth, Western Australia in October. The conference aims to showcase the rapid advances in the AMT field along with demonstrating real world and future potential applications of the different technologies within our marine environment.
This long running and well reputed conference continues to be one of the most globally essential knowledge centres and networking opportunities in this field, allowing delegates to meet with industry leaders, academics and researchers in this innovative section of subsea development.
In addition, you’ll gain invaluable insights and new learnings about technology advances and recent case studies of AMT equipment to assist in your professional development.
The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the AMT Conference 2025:
To view the flyer, CLICK HERE
Click here for the full Program
08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 16:40 Technical Conference
16:45 – 17:45 Sundowner Drinks (Parmelia Hilton)
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08:30 – 08:45 Registration
08:45 – 16:15 Technical Conference
16:20 – 17:20 Conference Closing Drinks (Parmelia Hilton)
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Webinar | 7 August 2025 | 12:30-13:30
Monopile foundations for offshore wind turbines are subject to significant cyclic loading over their design life. This loading, caused by wind and waves, is highly variable, with loading concentrated in high intensity storm events. Predicting the accumulated rotations and cyclic secant stiffness changes due to these storm events is critical to designing monopiles for serviceability. An ideal modelling approach would be calibrated using routine tests, but allow time-domain predictions of the response throughout a realistic storm. This talk will cover:
Dr Jamie Crispin is a lecturer at the University of Southampton developing analytical and numerical solutions to soil-structure interaction problems related to static, dynamic, and cyclic loading, with a particular focus on monopile foundations for offshore wind turbines. This research builds on his postdoctoral experience at the University of Oxford, working on the ALPACA+ and PICASO joint industry projects. These involved interpreting large-scale cyclic field tests carried out on monopile foundations, as well as developing and calibrating a model to predict the observed behaviour. Prior to this, Jamie completed his PhD at the University of Bristol on developing original analytical solutions for the static and dynamic analysis of piles and pile groups.
18-19 September 2025 | Virtual and Burlington House, Piccadilly London W1J 0BG, UK
There have been considerable efforts by the offshore wind community (both industry and academic) to publish relevant, informative studies regarding geological and integrated ground models (GGMs and IGMs respectively) for offshore wind developments, both conceptual and factual, over the past decade. However, these studies invariably cover the standard zone of interest (<100 m below seabed) for wind turbine generator (WTG) foundations. This has led to an inherent bias in the published literature, in terms of the geo-engineering constraints and geological hazards (or ‘geohazards’) that form the focus of these studies, with most centring on engineering challenges for fixed foundations for WTGs. This has left a knowledge gap with regards to geohazards and geo-constraints specific to seabed and very shallow subsurface infrastructure (subsea cables and drag embedment anchors for floating WTGs), which tend to have a zone of interest of <10 m below seabed (mbsf).
This symposium aims to showcase a detailed review of geo-engineering constraints and geological hazards in the very shallow subsurface (<10 mbsf), giving attention and focus to subsea cables and drag embedment anchors, impacting installation works and performance for each type of asset. We encourage real-world case studies, that demonstrate the morphological, geophysical and/or geotechnical characteristics of constraints to installation, along with mitigation protocols and de-risking activities that have been integral to project success.
This conference aims to bring together geoscientists and engineers interested and engaged in the geological, geophysical and geotechnical characterisation and modelling of the very shallow soils. Experiences of geohazards, oceanographic investigations and conceptual, statistical and deterministic modelling welcome.
For bookings and further information, please see here – 2nd Offshore Wind Symposium: Energy Group | The Geological Society of London
This five-day Course has been designed by industry and is suitable for contractors, engineers, operators and those new to subsea, those transferring from other disciplines within the industry and those who have worked in subsea previously but would benefit from a refresher course and exposure to the latest technology.
Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learnt. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products destined for subsea service.
The course also hosts two site visits, taking delegates out of the classroom and into the real life subsea industry plus a networking event on the first day of the course.
To view or download program please click HERE
For further information for this course please email our Events Team
2 July 2025 | 08:30-16:00
Hilton London Canary Wharf
A one-day event, the conference is centred on the critical area of subsea cable reliability and insurability, again focusing on the serious impact that cable faults can have on the future growth of offshore wind.
Building on previous conferences, the event will bring together representatives of the extensive underwater supply chain, including those working in subsea cabling, offshore renewable energy and cable insurance. Delegates will discuss how industry can collectively increase the reliability of subsea cables, enhance industry standards, minimise downtime, reduce risk and cost, and improve insurability.
Previous editions of the conference have driven debate and discussion on this important subject and led to Global Underwater Hub establishing the UK Subsea Cable System Forum in early 2025, underlining its commitment to this area and the wider field of subsea cables.
Globally, over $800billion of investment in offshore wind farms is anticipated by 2030. For the world to hit net-zero emissions by 2050, the generating capacity from offshore wind must increase by 1,120 GW. In the United Kingdom, the government has set ambitious targets of 50GW of installed capacity by 2030. Achieving such scale requires hundreds of thousands of kilometres of reliable subsea cables to be installed and maintained
Featuring a morning of presentations and panel discussions, followed by an afternoon workshop that fosters collaboration and discussion, this is your opportunity to join the conversation and contribute to the discussion alongside key industry stakeholders, sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences to drive forward these issues.
The conference programme will centre around four key topics:
IMCA’s Global Summit – held on 26– 27 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – is the marine contracting industry’s flagship event, bringing together more than 300 business leaders, decision makers, and technical experts from the marine contracting industry, as well as energy companies, national regulators, and academics, to debate key industry trends.
The two-day event will explore how technology-driven innovation is helping to safeguard our workforce, revolutionise skills and training, and improve efficiency and performance.
Delegates will hear the latest global and regional analysis of the offshore energy sector, and delve into the impact of global megatrends, including AI and new technology, geopolitical upheaval, and new maritime regulations to promote energy efficiency.
The summit also offers in-depth technical content on topics including key trends in offshore safety and security, the challenges of offshore decommissioning and dismantling, diver safety, how ROV and USV simulators are enhancing training and competency, and how skills and training are keeping pace with new technology.
The two-day flagship event features extensive networking opportunities, including the Global Summit Gala Dinner on 26 November, and will celebrate best practice and outstanding achievement at the 2025 IMCA Awards.
Speakers include:
When:
🗓️ Wednesday 26 – Thursday 27 November, 2025
📍 InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
165 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Malaysia
Why attend?
Pricing and how to book
Thanks to Perth-SUT partnership with IMCA Global Summit 2025, SUT Members can get tickets at the IMCA Member rate saving £130! Please email [email protected] for membership discount code.
24 July 2025 | 14:00-15:30
KD Marine Ltd, Aberdeen, AB51 0UY
Join us for an exclusive tour of the KD Marine facilities at Midmill in Kintore. This unique opportunity will give you a chance to explore the KD Marine yard and see all of their state-of-the-art equipment up close. During the tour, you’ll be able to visit dive control, decompression chambers, LARS, and there may even be an opportunity to hop on board a daughter craft!
Aimed at graduate engineers, students, and developing professionals, this site visit will provide an unique insight into the world of commercial diving and the technology involved in supporting diving operations.
This visit will offer a unique opportunity to visit a cutting edge diving facility, explore the equipment up-close, and to ask any questions about diving operations and the facility!
This site visit will be at KD Marine‘s facility in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. Please be at the facility for 14:00 sharp to start the tour.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday 26 – Thursday 27 November 2025
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
SUT members can get tickets at the IMCA Member rate saving £130! Just use the discount code APSUT100 at https://imca.me/aQFXn3m
IMCA’s Global Summit – held on 26– 27 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – is the marine contracting industry’s flagship event, bringing together more than 300 business leaders, decision makers, and technical experts from the marine contracting industry, as well as energy companies, national regulators, and academics, to debate key industry trends.
The two-day event will explore how technology-driven innovation is helping to safeguard our workforce, revolutionise skills and training, and improve efficiency and performance.
Delegates will hear the latest global and regional analysis of the offshore energy sector, and delve into the impact of global megatrends, including AI and new technology, geopolitical upheaval, and new maritime regulations to promote energy efficiency.
The summit also offers in-depth technical content on topics including key trends in offshore safety and security, the challenges of offshore decommissioning and dismantling, diver safety, how ROV and USV simulators are enhancing training and competency, and how skills and training are keeping pace with new technology.
The two-day flagship event features extensive networking opportunities, including the Global Summit Gala Dinner on 26 November, and will celebrate best practice and outstanding achievement at the 2025 IMCA Awards.
Speakers include:
Why attend?
Book your place now
SUT members can get tickets at the IMCA Member rate saving £130! Just use the discount code APSUT100 at https://imca.me/aQFXn3m.
Thursday 10 July | 18:00 – 19:30 hrs
The Warehouse, 13 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST
Registration – £10 SUT members / £20 non-members (+ VAT)
Subsea cables play a vital role in the energy transition by facilitating the transmission of electricity, especially from offshore renewable energy sources like wind farms. They enable the efficient transfer of power over long distances, making it possible to harness renewable energy from remote locations and integrate it into the national grid. This is crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and meeting energy demands, while also supporting the development of a more sustainable and resilient energy system.
The presentation explores the evolving technologies to meet the performance and reliability demands for these cables and what more we can do to keep them safe!
Protection of Subsea Cables from External Threats – including Sabotage!
Subsea cables face significant external threats that jeopardize continuous power transmission, national security, financial stability, and global connectivity. These cables are particularly vulnerable to sabotage by both state and non-state actors amid geopolitical tensions, which can severely disrupt data flow and surveillance capabilities. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to implement robust protection strategies, such as real-time monitoring, strengthened physical security, and enhanced international cooperation on cable route management.
Matthew Laing has over fourteen years’ experience as a civil and geotechnical engineer, working first within the onshore and offshore sector assessing the asset integrity of oil and gas pipelines, and since 2018 within the offshore wind and HVDC interconnector industries, specialising in subsea cable engineering from desk top study through routing, landfall studies, CBRA, burial assessment, cable protection analysis and into operations with cable integrity risk assessments. Matthew has worked on the export and inter-array cables on many of the UK, European and worldwide wind farm developments, at stages from concept, through FEED, to installation on subsea cables, dealing with a multitude of hazards to subsea cables.
Future subsea cable technologies and challenges on the horizon, with an emphasis on high voltage cables
As the energy transition accelerates, high voltage subsea power cables are playing an increasingly essential role in offshore wind, interconnectors and other infrastructure. This presentation will explore how the technology is evolving to meet growing demands for performance and reliability while also considering the challenges posed by deeper waters, harsher environments, dynamic applications and longer transmission distances. The talk will also consider how the industry is adapting to greater complexity and scale.
Darren Patel is a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in power system technology specialising in cable systems. He has led and contributed to a wide range of cable-related research, development and forensic investigations with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation. Much of his work is commissioned by loss adjusters acting on behalf of insurers and reinsurers, particularly in the context of offshore and subsea cable failures. Darren is also an active member of industry working groups, contributing to the development and refinement of technical standards based on extensive practical experience.
SUT Event Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply.
Contact [email protected] for enquiries.
